What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Inside Upholsterer position at Hooker Furniture?
Experienced Inside Upholsterer
The Company:
Shenandoah Furniture is a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, in its 100th year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets.
Shenandoah’s artisans have been crafting high-quality upholstered seating since 1981.
- We have a family-focused culture.
- We are committed to giving back to our community.
- We believe in our product and craft each piece of furniture with pride and care
The Position:
We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our upholstery team as an Experienced Inside Upholsterer in our Mount Airy, NC location.
This individual will:
- Attach fabric & padding materials to furniture frame.
- Use staple gun and other hand tools such as pneumatic screwdriver, mallet, scissors, and utility knife.
- Use hammering motion to apply material to furniture frames.
- Read production tickets and spec sheets in order to apply material correctly.
Candidates that will be a great fit will:
- Have previous inside upholstery experience.
- Be a hard-working individual that wants a long-term career where they can earn more money as they increase in skills.
- Physically able to stand for up to 8-9 hours per day, Able to lift furniture on and off lift table.
- Have strong hand eye coordination to apply fabric to frames.
- Have good attention to detail and desire to produce not just quantity, but high-quality products.
- Be goal orientated, self-motivated, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
Why should you apply?
- A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected
- Competitive compensation plans.
- 8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays).
- Paid sick and vacation time.
- The ability to be a part of a Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
- Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
- Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
- Matching 401k employer contributions.
- The opportunity to “earn while you learn” We do not offer jobs; we offer careers and the chance to learn a trade while advancing your skills
Shift: Monday -Thursday 6:30am-4:00pm and Friday 6:30am-10:30am
Pay: Depending on experience.
